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Crankshaft & Main Bearings

  1. Inspect crankshaft for cracks. Measure crankshaft runout at center journal. Measure out-of-round and taper at each journal. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Grind crankshaft and replace bearing if out-of-round or taper exceeds specification.
  2. Install main bearings in cylinder block. Install crankshaft in left side of cylinder block. Using feeler gauge, measure crankshaft end play at center journal. Replace center bearing if end play exceeds specified service limit.
  3. Install right side cylinder block. Measure oil clearance at each bearing using Plastigage. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Grind crankshaft and replace bearing if oil clearance exceeds service limit.
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